Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 24
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NewsAbdul Majid wins judicial review against DRS administrator Circularity Scotland
Majid had been challenging the legality of the retailer handling fees which Circulatory Scotland (CSL) was seeking to impose on retailers
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NewsBidfood CEO Andrew Selley hits back at Caterfood Buying Group critics
Bidfood is also looking to grow its depot network, with two further openings planned for Bedford and Worcester over the course of the next year
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NewsBooker boosts digital presence for retailers with Socioconnect and Yext
The wholesale giant said Socioconnect would ‘help to make lives easier for retailers’ by allowing them to ‘better engage and connect with the local community’
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NewsFWD unveils plan for net zero in wholesale sector
The primary goal of the project has been to create a comprehensive climate action roadmap
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NewsParfetts investing to improve environmental credentials of depot network
It said the new investment would both drastically reduce its carbon footprint and generate cost additional cost savings
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NewsSarah Lawler becomes new MD of Tesco Convenience
As Convenience MD she has replaced Kevin Tindall, who has now become Tesco MD for large stores
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches own brand extra virgin olive oil
JJ said the new offering formed part of its commitment to offer high-quality own-brand products at competitive prices
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NewsMorrisons vows to stock Savers range in c-stores to help low-income shoppers
CEO David Potts announced the move as MPs grilled executives from the major retailers on what they were doing to tackle food inflation
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NewsKay Group’s turnover shoots up by 35.2% to almost £200m
The 23-site operator said it had been actively promoting customer retention through its services, facilities and frontline staff
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NewsGroceryAid hires Kieran Hemsworth as new CEO
Hemsworth will be bringing a wealth of executive experience spanning 30 years in the fmcg industry
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NewsParfetts to award 4% sales growth bonus to staff
The payment comes on top of an existing October profit share bonus, which was worth a total of 8% of salary last year
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NewsC-store expansion boosts Morrisons as inflation hits profits
CEO David Potts said c-stores were a “strong area of focus and growth” with Morrisons now boasting almost 650 Morrisons Daily stores
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NewsCook on track to launch 15 frozen vending machines by Christmas
The B Corp business announced in March that it was implementing the new machines, which are manufactured by smart vending operator Mother
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NewsQ Catering launches new online ordering platform
The wholesaler said the new solution would offer “ease and convenience” to its customers across the UK
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NewsSysco announces strategic partnership with Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
The research foundation was set up by Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse in 2019, following the death of their daughter Natasha three years prior
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News‘Most wanted’ list needed to stop shoplifters hitting convenience stores
The impassioned plea comes from the Association of Convenience Stores which found theft across the sector had reached record highs
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NewsGrocery legend Charles Wilson awarded CBE
Wilson is a long-serving champion of GroceryAid, serving as the charity’s president from January 2020 to December 2021
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NewsCastell Howell sales jump as Welsh free school meals rollout accelerates
In 2019, the Welsh government announced its intention that all primary school pupils would receive a universal free school meal by 2024
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NewsAF Blakemore extends Stock and Sell scheme to smaller convenience stores
By signing up, retailers can earn up to £15,000 worth of free stock per store at retail value, as well as the latest NPD and free merchandising display units to drive sales
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NewsHarlech Foodservice wins contract to supply NHS Wales
As part of the deal, Harlech will supply 450 lines of dry store products, including canned goods, rice and pulses to 120 locations across Wales